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About

Our Mission

Our mission is simple, we strive to provide support, both physically and spiritually, to the homeless, disadvantaged, and working poor of our community.

What We Do

The Tioga County Open Door Mission is a faith based organization and is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. The Mission and its second location, The Red Door has provided housing, clothing, food and other financial assistance to the disadvantaged and needy families in Tioga County and surrounding areas since 1968. The Mission supports the shelter and all of its outreach programs through the proceeds from its two thrift stores, grants, and private donations.

The Red Door Thrift Store and Community Center (Waverly, NY)

We are open for your enjoyment, come shop, visit with friends, or get on the wifi, it's just a really cool place.

Enjoy coffee, pastries, and popcorn as you browse the collection of books, jewelry, and household items.

Fridays are 'Open Mic' nights, to alternative to the bar scene, everyone can bring their own instruments and jam together!We also offer space for recovery meetings.

Address: 359 Broad Street, Waverly, NYPhone: (607)249-6062

Meet Our Staff

Mary Sabol

Executive Director

Mary Sabol has been the director of the Mission since 2006. She is active in both locations and always greets everyone she meets with a smile. Although Mary is a fantastic director many would say their favorite talent of her's is her cooking. Mary makes lunch for the staff, volunteers and homeless residents everyday. No matter what happens Mary can always keeps the staff laughing.

Donna Jantz

Assistant Director

Donna Jantz has had a long relationship with the Mission, she has been involved with the Mission for over 25 years. Most of the time you will find Donna in the parking lot on the fork lift before you will find her in the office, she is far from afraid of getting a little dirty. Donna keeps the Mission going everyday with her organization, hard work, passion and sense of humor.

Darin Welch

Outreach Coordinator

Darin Welch has worked with the Mission since 2005. He is dedicate to the clients he works with in our Outreach Department, and is always willing to do all that he can to make sure every client receives the help they need.